FORT WALTON BEACH  To showcase the work of local artists, the Arts and Design Society presents exhibits in their studio windows facing First Street. In December, the work of stained-glass artist Tappy Henson will be on display. Call 244-1271.

Independent film series

DESTIN  The Friends Guild of the Destin Library presents an independent and foreign film at 7 p.m. Dec. 18. The program is free and open to the public. Films are unrated and directed toward mature audiences. Seating will be limited to 60 on a first come, first served basis.

Baytowne on Ice

SANDESTIN  The ice skating rink at The Village of Baytowne Wharf will be open through Jan. 31 at the Apex Broadcasting Skating Pavilion. For $10 guests can skate for an hour and a half. Skate rental is $2. The first hour of each day is reserved for "kids skate" for youth 12 and under. Season passes are available for $140. During November bring two non-perishable cans of food for Harvest House of Destin and receive a free skate rental. Call 816-682-1003 for times and special skating packages.

FEBRUARY

Call to Artists

FORT WALTON BEACH  The Arts and Design Society is inviting artists across the Southeast to submit works for the 21st Southeast Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, hosted by Northwest Florida State College. JPEG images are due by midnight Feb. 4 for the Exhibition, which runs from April 21 through May 31. Call 244-1271.

Call to Artists

FORT WALTON BEACH  The Arts and Design Society is inviting all artists to submit works for the 54th Annual Beaux Arts Exhibition, hosted by Westwood Retirement Community. Registration is in the Westwood Retirement Community Atrium from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 7. Entry fee is $25, members; $35 non-members, with a limit of two entries. Call 582-1329.